• A financial advisor is a professional who helps clients make financial, personal finance and investment decisions.

  • Financial advisors may work as independent agents or they may be hired by a larger financial firm.
  • Registered consultants must pass one or more exams and obtain the appropriate license to conduct business with clients.
  • Unlike stockbrokers who simply execute orders in the market, financial advisors provide guidance and make informed decisions on behalf of their clients.
  • A financial advisor’s remuneration may be based on remuneration, commissions, percentage profit structure, or a combination thereof.